There’s a new home for science outreach resources

Bringing together all our existing outreach resources, plus 16 new activities from Chemistry for All, the Outreach resources hub offers a range of longer, full-day projects (for off-timetable science days) as well as shorter activities (also suitable for STEM clubs or simply a lesson with a difference).

These ready-to-use resources, which include both lab-based and outside of the lab activities, will take the stress out of planning your next science week or club curriculum while helping you contextualise learning.

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Nearly there … end the term inspired

Browse our secondary teaching website for ideas and resources that’ll take you through to summer, and help you to plan for next year.

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Our collection is free, and constantly growing – all carefully researched and planned to help make your own research and planning easier.

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Help future chemists to progress

Improve socioeconomic inclusion with our funding

We’ve found that individuals from low socioeconomic backgrounds are able to access fewer opportunities within the chemical sciences. We want to change that.

We’ve made funding available for projects that aim to further understand the challenges and support the needs of future chemists from low socioeconomic backgrounds. Apply now for up to £5000 for projects taking place in the UK. If you have an idea for a project or event, we want to hear from you.

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The periodic table of videos 15th anniversary 

The popular YouTube science series, ⁠The Periodic Table of Videos, celebrated its 15th anniversary with a new video featuring the element Phosphorus – the 15th element of the periodic table.

Launched in 2008, the series aims to document all 118 chemical elements in an engaging and unconventional manner. With over 1.5 million subscribers and 711 videos, the channel has gained immense popularity, including a video featuring a cheeseburger in Hydrochloric acid with nearly 20 million views. Professor Sir Martyn Poliakoff and technician Neil Barnes are regular presenters, and to mark the milestone, a new video showcasing the reaction of phosphorus with bromine was released. The series continues to captivate and educate a diverse audience, making it an excellent resource for teachers to share with their students, sparking curiosity and fostering a love for science and chemistry.

watch it here